Month: September 2015

Fall is here! Time again for comforting stews and heartwarming soups and pastas! Gone are the long days of summer, bikinis and flip flops…single tear. All that’s left in the veggie garden is some unruly swiss chard, kale, a zuke… Continue Reading →

We hosted a simple wine and cheese at our place for my sister’s bday. I love entertaining this way – especially when you’re trying to set the tone for easy chatter and conversation among guests. The comfort of being in… Continue Reading →

Our dinner at TOSCA Café in San Francisco was epic! So many awesome dishes I’d like to replicate in my own kitchen…thought I’d better start with an easy (er) one, their house made focaccia. This focaccia stands 2-inches tall and… Continue Reading →

Okay, I know there have been a lot of summer veggie recipes recently. I blame that on my desire to extend summer for as long as possible (even if we are now squarely in September) and the need to offset my… Continue Reading →

I’m not a mum. So when a mum friend described this blanket as perfect for ‘tummy time’, I shot her a weird look – I didn’t quite understand. She explained that the cushy pile and softness of the fabrics made the blankie ideal for… Continue Reading →

I’m a sucker for Ontario peaches! I snagged two gorgeous baskets at the farmer’s market and overnight, they went from being perfectly tender and juicy to mushy. I’ll save half for some peach butter but the rest I’m using to make… Continue Reading →

There are two stories behind this pie. Hubby’s birthday. He’s a Nutella lover so I thought a ‘Nutella’ dessert was appropriate for the festivities. Prior to moving in with him, I lived a Nutella-free existence. Having a jar of hazelnut spread… Continue Reading →

OK, this salad is not an original thought but merely an at home reproduction of a lovely endive salad that we had at Ox Restaurant during our recent visit to Stumptown. Their version below… The sweet bruléed figs are a… Continue Reading →

This is a simple summertime meal that is healthy, fresh and fast to prepare. The beauty here is in the quality of the ingredients so don’t skimp out on the olive oil or in paying up for the best tomatoes… Continue Reading →

The Willamette Valley is the premier Oregon wine region nestled between Oregon’s Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Coast. Just a 45 minutes drive from Portland, it made for an easy wine country day trip. Willamette Valley Wine Facts and Stats:… Continue Reading →

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!